Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights activist and Boston University alumnus Martin Luther King Jr. BU has held multiple events throughout the week to honor his life and legacy, including lectures, prayer services, panels and a concert.

American civil rights activist Cornell William Brooks will be joining Boston University’s faculty this semester as a visiting professor with a joint appointment between the School of Law and the...

[mediagrid cat="20816"] Thousands gathered at Nickerson Field Sunday to celebrate the commencement of Boston University’s class of 2015. Faculty, family and friends surrounded a sea of scarlet gowns...